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In an emergency, always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Ambulances are the safest way to be assessed, treated and transported to the right hospital for the care you need.

Triple zero (000) is a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For less severe but still urgent situations, go to an Emergency Department.

There are 12 public hospital Emergency Departments in Northern NSW Local Health District and they are all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Nurses at Tweed Valley Hospital caring for a young patient.
Published: 30 Apr 2025

Have you or someone you love received outstanding care from a nurse or midwife in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)? Now is your chance to celebrate them!

Members of the public are invited to nominate a nurse or midwife who has demonstrated outstanding care or contributed to improved health outcomes, for the Healing Heart Consumer Appreciation Award.
 
Each year, the NNSWLHD Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards acknowledge the contribution and commitment of nurses and midwives working in our hospitals and health services across the District.

Included as part of these awards is the Healing Heart Consumer Recognition Award, a category which gives community members a chance to nominate a nurse or midwife who consistently provides extraordinary, safe, quality and compassionate care.

NNSWLHD Director of Nursing and Midwifery Katharine Duffy said the Healing Heart Award was an opportunity for the public to recognise their local nurses and midwives who continue to deliver extraordinary care across the region.

“It’s been a particularly challenging few years in health, and our nurses and midwives have done an incredible job in caring for our community right throughout the pandemic and recent floods, as well as during the cyclone that struck our region earlier this year,” Ms Duffy said.

“These awards are an opportunity to thank our nurses and midwives for their significant contribution to patients and the broader community. 

“I encourage anyone who has had a great experience with a nurse or midwife, anywhere across our region, to help us celebrate the great work they do by nominating them for the Healing Heart Award.”

Nominations are now open, and close at 5pm on Sunday 18 May 2025. 

To nominate a nurse or midwife, fill out the form at Healing Heart Consumer Recognition Award.